Each year, the average Irish family spend €2,600 on medical and dental expenses. Where qualifying medical or dental expenses have not been reimbursed by the HSE, other governing body or health insurance provider or is the subject of a compensation payment, you may be eligible for tax relief on your payments. A number of medical and dental expenses...
There’s no doubt about it – tax can be taxing! Not knowing when to make claims, what you can actually claim tax back for or if you even have tax to claim back, are just some of the reasons that most of us are missing out on a lot of money we’re rightly due. With so much money and tax...
Here at Irish Tax Rebates, we know the Irish Tax system inside out. We have over 20 years professional experience in the area of claiming tax back and generating tax refunds for a mixture of clients from both the public and private sector. Over the last two decades, we’ve been asked all sorts of questions from those of you...
In Ireland, claiming tax back can be an arduous task. This is why a lot of people simply don’t pursue it. However, an even bigger problem is that many of us simply don’t know the huge range of things on which you can claim tax back. It’s such a prolific problem in fact, that in 2015, Revenue wrote to over...
The education system in Ireland is extremely good but it can also be extremely expensive. If you’re in an undergrad, postgrad, an IT or foreign language programme, we’ve got good news for you. You may be eligible to claim tax back on your college fees! Here’s a simple but comprehensive guide to all you need to know. CONTENTS Conditions...
The dawn of a new year usually brings with it some new changes to tax legislation, and this year is no different for those of us paying Irish taxes. With expectations that there would be limited room to manoeuvre, the 2018 Budget includes positives and negatives in equal measure. From standard rate income, to home carer tax credit, here’s our...
It may come as a surprise to learn that a significant number of nurses and nursing assistants in Ireland end up paying more tax than they should. As such, if you are a nurse or nursing assistant, there is a good chance you are eligible to claim back some of the tax you have paid over the past four years....
How To Claim Tax Back on Dental Expenses Ireland Dental work can be expensive, but many treatments qualify for tax relief, allowing you to deduct a proportion of their cost from your annual tax liability. If you’ve undergone dental treatment in the last four years, you can claim tax back on the procedure. This guide covers which treatments qualify for...
Many people mistakenly believe that tax credits are automatically applied by Revenue. Unfortunately for them, this is not always the case, which means they might not receive tax back that they are owed for medical procedures or tuition fees etc. The most common tax credits that Revenue automatically applies are the basic personal tax credit and PAYE tax credits. If...
Fertility treatments costs are on the rise in Ireland. Fertility treatments can quickly become expensive; especially IVF, which is one of the more popular treatments. The average cost of IVF per couple can range anywhere from €5k-40k, depending on how many sessions are required. Additionally, private health insurance doesn’t cover most fertility treatments, leaving couples with some substantial bills to...
More and more people are opting to have laser-eye surgery to permanently correct their vision. Bad news for opticians; but fantastic for those who suffer with visual impairments. If you have recently undergone laser eye surgery, you may be relieved to know that you can probably claim tax back on the procedure costs; even if you didn’t have the operation...
